5 chapters across the catalog
Jamal Khashoggi, Saudi Killers Trained in U.S.
The New York Times reports that four of the Saudi men involved in the murder of Jamal Khashoggi received State Department-approved paramilitary training in the United States. The training was provided by Tier One Group, a company owned by the private equity firm Cerberus Capital Management, where former Vice President Dan Quayle serves as chairman.
Dan Quayle's Son, Janet Napolitano and President Quayle Gaffe
Representative Ben Quayle, son of former Vice President Dan Quayle, questioned Janet Napolitano about border security funding and detention beds. During the exchange, Napolitano accidentally referred to him as "President Quayle." The hosts note that the elder Quayle's company, Cerberus, is a major military contractor that stands to benefit from the funding discussed.
Cerberus Capital Management, led by Dan Quayle, has acquired major firearm brands including Remington and Bushmaster through its "Freedom Group" holding company. The hosts express concern over a single hedge fund controlling a vast portion of the American small arms and ammunition market.
Government contractor DynCorp, recently purchased by the investment firm Cerberus (chaired by Dan Quayle), is establishing a major presence in Haiti. The hosts link the reconstruction efforts to elite interests, noting the Clintons' historical ties to the country and the potential for profit in building hotels.
Dan Quayle, Cerberus Capital Management Plasma Investments
Former Vice President Dan Quayle is the Chairman of Global Investments for Cerberus Capital Management. The firm reportedly bought a plasma donation company called Talacris for $82 million and sold it for nearly $2 billion. The hosts describe the business model as "bloodsucking," involving the extraction of plasma from low-income individuals for profit.
